New resource supports trauma-informed mental health care for veterans
21 Aug 2026
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General Practice
The General Practice Mental Health Standards Collaboration (GPMHSC) has released a new resource to help GPs provide trauma-informed, person-centred mental health care to veterans
General practice quick updates for week beginning 16 February 2026
13 Feb 2026
General Practice
Be inspired by local practice achievements in boosting screening rates for patients from diverse multicultural backgrounds, learn more about the OPTMED-D trial, and join the Queensland eConsultant webinar.
Flu vaccine pre-orders close 20 February 2026 — Order your stock NOW for the Free Flu Vaccination Program
12 Feb 2026
Allied health
General Practice
Immunisation service providers (ISPs) must now order stock for the 2026 Free Flu Vaccination Program. The pre-order period for influenza vaccines is from 9 February to 20 February 2026. Read on to learn more.
Supporting your patients who are fasting during Ramadan
11 Feb 2026
General Practice
The Islamic month of fasting (Ramadan) is expected to take place begin in the evening of Tuesday 17 February 2026. Read on for more resources to support patient health this Ramadan.
Free menopause training and support resources for GPs, nurses and midwives
09 Feb 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Two free menopause courses for GPs, nurses and midwives are available online. The evidence-based courses are designed to help health practitioners improve their management and understanding of menopause.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 9 February 2026
06 Feb 2026
General Practice
Last chance to register for free Best Practice or Medical Director training, how to support your community during a disaster, and stay connected with your business partners through Provider Connect Australia.
Recognise and identify warning signs that may indicate underlying substance use issues — Join a free, CPD-approved interactive webinar
06 Feb 2026
General Practice
GPs and mental health professionals are invited to an interactive webinar designed to help develop and strengthen the skills to support patients with underlying substance use issues. Read more about this free event.
New changes to Queensland’s child safety laws: Is your healthcare or community organisation compliant?
05 Feb 2026
General Practice
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Community health
The Child Safe Organisations Act came into effect on 1 October 2025. Read on to learn more about how the Act applies to primary healthcare services that provide care to children.
Cheaper Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines for your patients
04 Feb 2026
Community health
Allied health
From 1 January 2026, the PBS patient co-payment is $25 for Medicare card holders, down from $31.60. Learn more about these changes and other important details for prescribers and pharmacists in the full article.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 2 February 2026
30 Jan 2026
General Practice
Sign up for free vaccination recall SMS, get paid for hosting nursing student placements and amendments to Medicines Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021.
Protect patients before heart attacks and strokes happen — A whole-of-practice approach
28 Jan 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Learn how to help manage and prevent your patients’ CVD risk this February through your practice management software, AI and QI activities at our free education events. See event details in the full article.
Resources for health professionals who care for veterans
27 Jan 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Read on to see what initiatives and resources are available to support primary healthcare professionals who provide care to veterans and their families.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 26 January 2026
23 Jan 2026
General Practice
Sign up for your local emergency alert system, a new report released within Primary Sense and update your knowledge on the care of veterans.
Primary Health Nurses Day 2026: Celebrating and supporting practice nurses in our region
22 Jan 2026
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General Practice
Thank you to over 104,000 primary health care nurses across Australia. Read on to learn more about Primary Health Nurses Day celebrations and our Practice Nurse Support Program (PNSP).
Improving medication safety at discharge through the OPTMED-D project
22 Jan 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Eligible GPs and pharmacists in are invited to join a study that involves post-discharge MedsChecks or HMRs for at-risk patients, with results shared with GPs to support ongoing care. Learn more about the study.
First RACH breakfast of 2026: Aged Care Act and palliative care in practice
21 Jan 2026
Allied health
General Practice
Residential aged care home (RACH) leadership and clinical staff are invited to the Residential Aged Care Leadership Networking Breakfast. Read more about the event and register your attendance in the full article.
Julian's Key Health Passport — The two-way communication tool for patients with disability and healthcare staff
19 Jan 2026
General Practice
Community health
Allied health
Julian’s Key is a written two-way communication tool for patients with disability and healthcare staff. It contains a patient's health information and how they prefer to communicate. Learn more about this free tool.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 19 January 2026
16 Jan 2026
General Practice
Register for free clinical information system training events, access translated cancer screening resources for your patients, and see tips to complete your Professional Development Plan.
Capalaba Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens to provide free urgent care to local community
15 Jan 2026
Allied health
General Practice
Residents in Redlands and Brisbane's eastern suburbs now have greater access to free, walk-in care for urgent medical conditions with the opening of Capalaba Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
Bushfires — protecting your practice and your patients from the hazards of fire and smoke
13 Jan 2026
General Practice
Allied health
Resources are available to help prepare your practice for what to do in the event of a bushfire and help start conversations with patients about their fire risk. Access the resources in the full article.
Is your practice ready to deliver the National Lung Cancer Screening Program?
12 Jan 2026
General Practice
National Lung Cancer Screening Program education and resources are available for healthcare providers. Access more information, training and resources in the full article.
General practice quick updates for week beginning 12 January 2026
09 Jan 2026
General Practice
Learn more about a new program to strengthen CVD prevention, help improve GP training, get your HealthPathways personal account, and QEII Hospital now uploads diagnostic imaging results to My Health Record.
Counterfeit (fake) rabies vaccine reported in India: Guidance for Queensland healthcare providers
23 Dec 2025
General Practice
Allied health
Fake batches of the rabies vaccine Abhayrab® have been reported circulating in India since late 2023. Known people in Queensland who received rabies vaccinations in India may be at risk. Read on for next steps.
Carina-Carindale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens to provide free urgent care to local community
21 Dec 2025
Allied health
General Practice
Residents in south-east Brisbane now have greater access to free, walk-in care for urgent medical conditions with the opening of Carina-Carindale Medicare Urgent Care Clinic.
Do your patients know about the free Medicare Mental Health phone service?
17 Dec 2025
Allied health
Community health
General Practice
Health professionals can contact the Medicare Mental Health phone service on behalf of their patients and clients to connect them with mental health and wellbeing support. Learn more about this free service.
Build triage and after-hours skills—Don't miss this one-off free training event in February
17 Dec 2025
Allied health
General Practice
A free triage and after-hours essentials training event in February 2026 is now inviting general practice reception, nursing, and clinical team members to join. Read on to learn about this free training.